Consider offering your baby a pacifier at naptime and bed time for the first year (but not for the first month for breastfed babies)

Do not allow your baby to sleep in an adult bed

Consider using a fan in the baby’s room for air circulation

Tell anyone that may keep your baby about This Side UP

The State of the Art Ball was held on April 18, 2009

The State of the Art Ball was held on April 18, 2009 2006 and was a huge success raising $105,000!

The State of the Art Ball was held on September 20th, 2007

The State of the Art Ball was held on September 20th, 2007 and was a huge success raising over $150,000! This year’s event is being planned. If you would like to participate, please call us at 804.708.0033.

The 5th Annual HF Benefit Golf Tournament Was Held on May 19, 2007

The 5th Annual HF Benefit Golf Tournament was a great success! The tournament was held in Cookeville, Tennessee at White Plains Golf Course.

The 5th Annual HF State of the Art Ball Was Be Held on September 16, 2006

The State of the Art Ball was held on September 16th, 2006 and was a huge success raising over $120,000!

The 4th Annual HF Benefit Golf Tournament Was Held on May 20, 2006

The 4th Annual HF Benefit Golf Tournament was held and was even more successful then ever raising over $10,000!

The Hayes Foundation “It’s Arabia Baby!” State of the Art Ball

Our event was a huge success raising over 90,000 dollars for our cause! It was an enchanting evening of belly dancers, fire-eaters, fantastic music, delicious food, amazing artwork, and even a few Arabian horses. We would like to thank each and every person who helped make this event a success.

The foundation is proud to announce that last year’s ball was feature in the April 2006 issue of Virginia Living Magazine. Pictured are Kyra Oliver and along with Hugh Gouldthorpe from Owen’s & Minor. Also pictured are Amy Cabaniss and Jenni Lee Crocker, event chairs as well as Lisa Schaffner from WRIC TV 8, among others. Click here to view>>

Mark your calendars for our next event on September 16th 2006 at the Science Museum of Virginia. You won’t want to miss it!

HF was honored on Cinco de Mayo at the Capital Ale House

This event was quite a success and everyone who came out for this evening had a great time! All the proceeds from beer sales on May 5th from 5:30pm to midnight at the Capital Ale House in Innsbrook were donated to the Hayes Hitzeman Founder for hosting this event and for their generous donation to the Foundation. Also thanks to everyone who came out to show their support for the Foundation!

The evening will consist of drinks and hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction(and we have some awesome auction items…) dinner, dj and live music!

Tickets are $75.00 per person. Corporate Tables are $600 to include 8 guests and lots of exposure! You can also help by donating an auction item!

The mission of the Hayes Foundation is to support organizations that provide services toward the prevention and education of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

A portion of the cost of your ticket or auction item may be tax deductible, as the proceeds shall benefit the Hayes Foundation. Consult with your tax advisor to determine the appropriate deductibility of any contribution.

Gingiss Formal Wear has generously offered a complete tuxedo rental for a discounted rate of $89.95, $20.00 of which will be donated to the Hayes Foundation. Please be sure to mention the Hayes Foundation prior to purchase.

To find our more about The Renaissance, please click here>>. If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, volunteering or donating an auction item, please contact Kyra Oliver at 804-708-0035 or Cristina Delbueno.

1st Annual HF Benefit Golf Tournament to be Held in May

YOU'RE INVITED to join us in supporting research and awareness of SIDS through the Hayes Foundation BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT to be held at White Plains Golf Course in Cookeville, Tennessee on Saturday, May 31st. The event will be a one day, 4 man, 18 hole scramble tournament.

Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. Shotgun start at 8:05 a.m. Entry fee includes one driving range bucket per team between 7:00 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

For more information please contact the Hayes Foundation at 804.708.0033 or one of the following tournament committee members:

December 8, 2002
Joy to the World Silent Auction

Our mission is to educate others about SIDS and to aid in research so that one day no parent will be faced with losing their child to this terrifying cause. We started the Hayes Foundation to help guide our mission, and through our efforts help others fulfill their dreams of watching their children grow up.

Our First Event was the Joy to the World Silent Auction sponsored by Cabo's Corner Bistro, and in conjunction the March of Dimes and the Calvert Giving Fund. It was a huge success raising $19,000, far above our goal.

We are working closely with the March of Dimes of Virginia to ensure that the money raised goes toward educating parents and parents to be. One of the reasons we chose March of Dimes is because of their huge tracking record and success. As well, they were named by Worth Magazine as a Top Charity for the Second consecutive Year.

The alarming increase in premature births over the last decade has prompted the March of Dimes to launch a new campaign to raise public awareness of the problem of prematurity and, ultimately, to find ways to reduce the occurrence of premature birth.Click here to learn more about the campaign.

For each group that receives a grant for the campaign, they are required to disseminate information about SIDS and SIDS prevention in our community. In Central Virginia, this will help us reach over 1000 people with face to face consultation about SIDS and thousands more will receive brochures and useful information.

Disclaimer: The Hayes Foundation is a part of the CJ Foundation for SIDS. All information contained in the Hayes Foundation (HF) Web Site is intended for informational purposes only. HF does not endorse any specific treatment or strategies. HF strongly recommends the consultation of a physician to assess individual conditions and needs.